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Vegetarian White Chili

This Vegetarian White Chili is made with vegan cream cheese, super easy to make and seriously delicious. Also entirely plant based and gluten free.

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You guys know that I’m a chili lover. There is absolutely no question about this.

One pot recipes are always a hit: hassle free, easy to make and absolutely delicious when all the flavors combine.

Making a vegan chili is both simpel and exciting. Meat components are often replaced bit a variety of beans and sometimes more vegetables.

It’s amazing what one can do. Take a look at my Vegetarian Cincinnati Chili or the Lentil Three Bean Chili, for inspiration.

Today, I’m bringing you another stunning version of a chili: a Vegetarian White Chili.

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What is white chili?

A white chili is a classic chili made with white beans, chicken, cheese, and cream. Often you can also find sour cream on the ingredient list as well.

Obviously this combination is not vegan or diary free. Before vegan days, white chili was one of my favorites. Pretty easy to make and full of flavor.

You can imagine that I often used prepacked mixes. Just open a package and the flavor “magic” will happen.

Easily done, you only need a bunch of ingredients and you can do it. All was well explained, it was a dumb easy method.

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Well, of course, that’s way in the past. Now, I made a vegan version of white chili and it turned out so delicious.

I never expected that you can veganize this classic dish in such a way.

I made it for some friends and even the pickiest meat lovers finished the bowl in no time.

Try it for yourself, serve to friends, loved one or family. It’s hearty, creamy, flavorful, wonderfully satisfying, stuff that you would eat almost every day, packed with incredible flavors, protein rich and so easy to make.

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How to make a vegetarian white chili?

Easy as always you can make it in one pot, let’s do this, now! First heat a bit of oil – or vegetable broth for doing this oil-free – in a casserole. Fry the garlic and the optional onions and bell for around 5 minutes.

Now add the vegetable broth, vegan cream cheese, white chili seasoning, and jalapeños.

Cook for around 10 minutes on medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, finishing with the beans and optional corn and cook for another 5 minutes.

Divide onto plates and enjoy. This chili makes one delicious lunch or dinner. Also it’s great for quick weeknight dinners.

I find it’s absolutely delicious for itself but you can serve it with bread, over pasta, rice or with some tortilla chips. The possibilities are endless.

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How to make white chili seasoning?

As you can see I created my own homemade seasoning for this vegetarian white chili.

I mentioned before I used prepacked mixes before vegan days. In my opinion, you can’t compare this to homemade, you know precisely what is inside, no preservatives as well.

I tried the mix several times until it was just right for me as it should be. If you like it a bit milder or more spicier adjust to your own liking.

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If you give this a try, tag me with your creations on Instagram or Facebook. I can’t wait to see them all. Cheers, Florian.

Vegetarian White Chili | #vegan #glutenfree #contentednesscooking

Vegetarian White Chili

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Vegetarian White Chili is made with vegan cream cheese, super easy to make and seriously delicious. Also entirely plant based and gluten free.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 15 oz white beans, drained
  • 1 7 oz can jalapeño slices, drained
  • 8 oz vegan cream cheese
  • white chili seasoning (I used 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1 tbs chili powder, 2 Tbs Cumin, 2 tsp garlic powder and 2 tsp maple syrup)
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • Optional add ons
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 cup corn cooked and peeled

Instructions

  1. First heat a bit of oil - or vegetable broth for doing this oil-free - in a casserole. Fry the garlic and the optional onions and bell for around 5 minutes.
  2. Now add the vegetable broth, vegan cream cheese, white chili seasoning, and jalapeños. Cook for around 10 minutes on medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, finishing with the beans and optional corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Divide onto plates and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 461Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1011mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 13gSugar: 3gProtein: 19g

 

Crystal

Friday 26th of January 2024

Hi! I really want to double this recipe but every time I try doubling all the ingredients, the seasoning is off and it doesn't turn out as yummy as making the single recipe. Any tips?

Florian

Friday 26th of January 2024

Hi Chrystal! Use less seasoning.

Sandy

Tuesday 12th of December 2023

Maple syrup in this soup? And cloves? I think not, will eliminate those when I make it. And omit the cream cheese because the vegan cream cheeses have oil. And only small amount of jalapenos. I think it will still be a good, savory, soup.

Florian

Tuesday 12th of December 2023

Hi Sandy! Good luck, but keep in mind the result has nothing to do with this amazing white chili.

Natasha

Friday 27th of October 2023

Can you add black beans too?

Florian

Friday 27th of October 2023

Hi Natasha! You can, but the result will be different. Let me know what you think.

Jennifer

Friday 20th of October 2023

Oh Yum! I just made this for the first time and it was so good. I did not add peppers but did add small chopped carrots. I also made the vegan cheese as you suggested in one of your comments. This was so delish that I will make it many times over as we move into the colder months. Thank you 😊

Florian

Friday 20th of October 2023

Thanks for your great feedback and making it! Don't forget leaving a star rating with your review. So helpful for other readers and me. Thank you.

Jo

Monday 9th of October 2023

Made this tonight. Delicious! Thank you. This is a keeper recipe :)

Florian

Monday 9th of October 2023

Thanks for your great feedback, Jo! I hope you'll find lots of more recipes to try.

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